Cybersecurity & Covered Defense Information Safeguarding

The contract requires the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity controls to safeguard covered defense information in accordance with NIST Special Publication 800-171, ensuring compliance with federal standards for protecting sensitive unclassified information. The contractor must establish robust security measures across systems handling such data, including continuous monitoring, access control, audit logging, and configuration management, while also being prepared to promptly report any cyber incidents as mandated. System assessments will be conducted regularly to validate the effectiveness of these controls and ensure ongoing alignment with NIST guidelines. This subcontract is issued by the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division and is performance-based at a location in Tracy, California with a ZIP code of 95304-5000. It is classified under the NAICS code 541512, indicating it relates to computer systems design services. The solicitation was posted on July 13, 2026, and responses are due by July 21, 2026, with no set-asides specified for small businesses or other categories. The contract’s administrative details and submission portal are accessible through the DIBBS system, and all work must be executed to meet DoD cybersecurity expectations without deviation from the referenced standard.